Intel Core i7-8086K vs Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i7-8086K or Intel Core i7-8086K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-8086K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8086K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 10000
8 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-8086K Name Intel Core i7-10700K
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8086K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8086K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
12 Threads 16
6x Cores 8x
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8086K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8086K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
None TDP down 95 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8086K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
410 $ Release price 374 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
14480
14480

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
10209
10209

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
7031
7031

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
8125
8125

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
7892
7892

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
3814
3814

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1448
1448

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1775
1775
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1380
1380
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1321
1321
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Core i7-8086K
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
219
219